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‘There is Something in Our Skies, We Don’t Know Its Intentions, And There Isn’t a Damn Thing We Can Do’: Pentagon Whistleblower Warns Failure to Address UFOs Could be America’s Biggest Spy Failure Since 9/11
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 21 hours ago
‘There is Something in Our Skies, We Don’t Know Its Intentions, And There Isn’t a Damn Thing We Can Do’: Pentagon Whistleblower Warns Failure to Address UFOs Could be America’s Biggest Spy Failure Since 9/11 by BEVAN HURLEY FOR DAILYMAIL.COM, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/ * Luis Elizondo, the former head of the Pentagon’s secret UFI program said he …
‘Vicious’ Sanctions Are Hurting Russia, But Moscow Has Plan to Ditch US Dollar & Axe Dependency on West, Foreign Ministry Tells RT
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 21 hours ago
‘Vicious’ Sanctions Are Hurting Russia, But Moscow Has Plan to Ditch US Dollar & Axe Dependency on West, Foreign Ministry Tells RT by Gabriel Gavin, in Moscow, https://www.rt.com/ Facing harsh economic measures imposed by Washington and its allies in Europe, Russia is working to cut Western influence out of its economy, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria …
Governments in Australia and Canada Investing in Digital ID
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 21 hours ago
See also: – MyGov to get $200m upgrade in digital services overhaul A MODERN DIGITAL ECONOMY TO SECURE AUSTRALIA’S FUTURE – Governments in Australia and Canada Investing in Digital ID by Katya Pivcevic, https://www.biometricupdate.com/ Both the Australian and a Canadian provincial government are amping up development of digital identity systems. The province of Ontario is …
Top Australian General’s Leaked Classified Briefing Says War With China A “High Likelihood”
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 21 hours ago
Does Australia have any territorial dispute with China? NO! China is the biggest trading partner of Australia. So what’s all these BS war mongering? Australia is doing the bidding of the Anglo-American empire, the western Illuminati. Ie. Australia is still a colony of the British Empire (Queen Lizzie) not overtly but covertly. You don’t believe …
USA Gangster Government – Alex Newman
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 21 hours ago
USA Gangster Government – Alex Newman by Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com (5.1.2021 Saturday Post) Journalist Alex Newman says the rule of law is disappearing in America. You can see it in the thug tactics of raiding the office of the President’s former attorney Rudy Giuliani to the election audit finally underway in Arizona that is sure to reveal …
China’s Labor Day Tourist Trips Surpass Pre-Pandemic Levels
Latin American Herald Tribune - 19 hours ago
Chinese tourists made 230 million domestic trips during the annual Labor Day holiday weekend, which culminated on Wednesday, according to government data cited by the local press.
Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz: A Podium Could Come at Any Race
Latin American Herald Tribune - 19 hours ago
Ferrari’s Formula 1 driver Carlos Sainz said on Wednesday that his maiden podium appearance for the Italian team “could come at any race” and talked about his positive outlook at the beginning of his first season with the Scuderia.
Cyprus, Latvian Foreign Ministers Say Turkey Must Move on Reunification
Latin American Herald Tribune - 19 hours ago
The Foreign Minister of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides told journalists on Wednesday that without substantial progress in talks on the reunification of the divided Mediterranean island, Turkey could not expect a favorable attitude toward its accession to the European Union and on improving relations in general when the EU Council meets in June.
From Basquiat to Banksy, Street Art Goes from Wall to Auction
Latin American Herald Tribune - 19 hours ago
Once confined to the urban environment, street art has made a name for itself in the auction house in recent years, from Jean-Michel Basquiat, the iconic US artist who began painting murals in the late 1970s, to Banksy, the contemporary and mysterious British graffiti connoisseur.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan to Mull Fresh Olympic Bid If Re-Elected
Latin American Herald Tribune - 19 hours ago
If re-elected, London mayor Sadiq Khan will explore the option of bidding for the Olympic Games in 2036 or 2040 as part of the city’s recovery following the pandemic.
Jailed Indian Kashmiri Separatist Leader Dies in Hospital
Latin American Herald Tribune - 19 hours ago
A jailed separatist leader in India-administered Kashmir passed away on Wednesday at a hospital where he had shifted from a prison a day ago.
40 Years On from the Death of Bobby Sands
Latin American Herald Tribune - 19 hours ago
Like he does every year on May 5, Jake Mac Siacais has paid his visit to the Milltown cemetery in Belfast to pray in front of the grave of Bobby Sands, the IRA member whose death following a hunger strike in the notorious Maze prison 40 years ago caught the world’s attention and radically transformed the nature of Northern Irish conflict.
South Korean WWII Sex Slave to Appeal Ruling Dismissing Her Lawsuit
Latin American Herald Tribune - 19 hours ago
A South Korean woman used as a sex slave by the Japanese army during World War II will appeal a recent court decision that dismissed a lawsuit against the Japanese government, a group of activists said on Wednesday.
Concern Grows over Speculated COVID-19 Outbreak on Everest
Latin American Herald Tribune - 19 hours ago
Concerns are growing about a possible COVID-19 outbreak in the Everest base camp as the much-awaited climbing season inches closer.
New Zealand Expresses Concern about Treatment of China’s Uighurs
Latin American Herald Tribune - 19 hours ago
New Zealand’s parliament voted unanimously this Wednesday in favor of a motion that expresses “grave concern” about the “severe human rights abuses” of Uighurs, a minority Muslim from the Chinese region of Xinjiang, although it stopped short of labeling it a genocide.
Myanmar Democratic Government Announces Creation of Defense Militia
Latin American Herald Tribune - 19 hours ago
The Government of National Unity, made up of elected representatives opposed to the Myanmar military junta, announced on Wednesday the formation of a militia to defend followers from the repression of the country’s army.
Flash Floods Leave 46 Dead in Afghanistan
Latin American Herald Tribune - 19 hours ago
At least 46 people have died and another 15 remain missing after heavy rains and flash floods hit 15 of the 34 provinces in Afghanistan and damaged around 1,000 houses, officials said on Wednesday.
Chile, Spain Addressing the Void Left by Australian Wine in China
Latin American Herald Tribune - 19 hours ago
According to various sources, Chilean and Spanish wines are presented as the best candidates to fill the void left in China by wines from Australia, victims of an import collapse due to the recent imposition of tariffs of up to 218 percent.
Indian Delegates Test Positive for COVID-19 at London G7 Meeting
Latin American Herald Tribune - 19 hours ago
The Indian delegation taking part in the G7 meeting in London will isolate after two members tested positive for COVID-19, UK media reported.
Four Pakistani Soldiers Killed in Attack Near Afghan Border
Latin American Herald Tribune - 19 hours ago
At least four Pakistani soldiers were killed and six wounded on Wednesday when a group of gunmen opened fire from across the border with Afghanistan, the military said.
Andalusia Announces Program Promoting Spanish Language
Latin American Herald Tribune - 19 hours ago
Andalusia’s regional government announced on Wednesday the launch of the “Spanish as a Foreign Language” (ELE) program.
Philippines Authorizes Emergency Use of Moderna Vaccine
Latin American Herald Tribune - 19 hours ago
The Philippines authorized on Tuesday the emergency use of the Moderna vaccine against COVID-19, which allows it to be included in the immunization plan of Rodrigo Duterte’s government, which has suffered many delays.
Taliban Captures First District as US Pulls Out of Afghanistan
Latin American Herald Tribune - 19 hours ago
Taliban captured its first district, located in the insecure northern Baghlan province in Afghanistan, after the United States and NATO forces began their final phase withdrawal on May 1, officials said on Wednesday.
Indian Court Says Deaths due to Oxygen Shortage a ‘Genocide’
Latin American Herald Tribune - 19 hours ago
A court has ruled that the deadly oxygen shortage in Indian hospitals was “a criminal act” and nothing “less than a genocide” as the devastating second wave of the coronavirus continues with a record number of nearly 3,800 deaths posted on Wednesday.
Australian Man Sues Government for Criminalizing Travel Home from India
Latin American Herald Tribune - 19 hours ago
An Australian man who has been stranded in India since March 2020 filed a lawsuit against Canberra on Wednesday, saying the new government measure criminalizing any attempt by its citizens to return from India is unconstitutional.
Families Identifying the Dead in Mexico Metro Incident Demand Justice
Latin American Herald Tribune - 19 hours ago
Gisela Rioja’s husband went to work on Monday and never returned. After an endless night searching where Mexico City’s subway collapsed and asking several hospitals in the area, she found him where she feared most: the morgue.
New Zealand PM Ardern, Fiance Plan Summer Wedding
Latin American Herald Tribune - 19 hours ago
New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and her fiance Clarke Gayford are planning a summer wedding, she announced on Wednesday.
J Balvin Calls for End to ‘Civil War’ in Colombia
Latin American Herald Tribune - 19 hours ago
Colombian singer J Balvin denounced on Tuesday the political crisis and violence in his country, which he described as a “civil war,” after protests left at least 19 people dead and some 800 people injured.
Four Arrested in Australia for Alleged Kidnapping of Ex-Cricket Star
Latin American Herald Tribune - 19 hours ago
Australian authorities arrested four people on Wednesday for the alleged armed kidnapping of former national cricketer Stuart MacGill last month in Sydney.
Britney Spears Says New Documentaries About Her ‘Hypocritical’
Latin American Herald Tribune - 19 hours ago
Britney Spears feels “deeply flattered” by the interest in her past, but at the same time described the recent documentaries that have been made about her as “hypocritical.”
The One Glock to Rule Them All: The Glock 20
Kyle Mizokami, The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *Weapons, * It's more powerful than the legendary 1911 pistol but with more than twice the magazine capacity. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The Glock 20 handgun is the most powerful semi-automatic pistol in Glock’s inventory. Designed around the 10mm Auto cartridge, the Glock 20 is a formidable combination of powerful handgun cartridge and high capacity autoloader. The result is a handgun more powerful than the legendary 1911 pistol with more than twice the magazine capacity. The Glock handgun was originally designed by Gaston Glock, a maker of bayonets fo...
Michel Barnier’s Brexit Diaries Published; Stinging Take of UK Strategic and Negotiating
Yves Smith, naked capitalism - 19 hours ago
Barnier's Brexit diaries confirm the notion that the UK side was not up to the task and didn't have the self-awareness to recognize that.
Wormholes in general phase spaces
Luboš Motl, The Reference Frame - 20 hours ago
Herman Verlinde (Princeton) has released two new papers about one topic Wormholes in Quantum Mechanics Deconstructing the Wormhole: Factorization, Entanglement and DecoherenceHe has studied general enough quantum mechanical systems – including simple enough ones such as a coupled harmonic oscillator – using the path integral. The path integral sums over all histories which are curves on the phase space (OK, he picks the phase space path integral; I don't exactly know why). (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A funny fact is that in a local or quasi-local (field) theor...
Parts of Ireland Report Coldest April since Records began (in 1943), as Iceland Registers Lowest May Temperature Ever
Cap Allon, Electroverse - 20 hours ago
The Modern Solar 'Maximum' is long-over, as is the warmth and predictable climate it delivered: welcome all, to the next Grand Solar Minimum and great cooling epoch. The post Parts of Ireland Report Coldest April since Records began (in 1943), as Iceland Registers Lowest May Temperature Ever appeared first on Electroverse.
Will Classified Records Shed Light on the USS Thresher Disaster?
Peter Suciu, The National Interest - 20 hours ago
*Peter Suciu* *Submarines, Americas* Few new details on the cause of the sinking have been revealed. *Here's What You Need to Know*: The disaster forced safety improvements in the design and quality control of all U.S. Navy submarines. *(This article first appeared in January.)* Last fall, the U.S. Navy began to release documents from the investigation into what was the deadliest submarine disaster in U.S. history. However, in September when the first 300 pages from the official inquiry into the sinking of the USS *Thresher* (SSN-593) were released, the Navy said the documents—...
Iran's Recreated M-16 Was A Massive Failure
Charlie Gao, The National Interest - 20 hours ago
*Charlie Gao* *M-16 Rifle, * The Iranian defense industry is known for making some eye-catching claims and prototypes. But this is not one of them. *Here's What You Need To Remember: * In 2008 Syrian Army weapons trials, eight out of ten rifles submitted to trials malfunctioned. Following that, interest in the rifle from other countries vanished, and the program was said to have been canceled in 2012. However, a photo of an Iranian soldier with the rifle surfaced in 2014, though no further information is available. The Iranian defense industry is known for making some eye-catchi...
Meet South Africa's First Domestically Produced Attack Helicopter
Peter Suciu, The National Interest - 20 hours ago
*Peter Suciu* *Helicopters, Africa* The Atlas/Denel AH-2 Rooivalk is an early example of how South Africa successfully built up its own arms industry. *Here's What You Need to Know*: The helicopter is still operated solely by South Africa. The Atlas (now Denel) AH-2 Rooivalk (Red Kestrel) is in many ways a legacy of South Africa’s effort to develop an indigenous arms industry due to the international arms embargo that was in effect throughout the 1970s and 1980s. As a result, South Africa’s industry grew significantly and today the nation is a major player in arms production. D...
Covid-19: 33.4 million Brazilians have received one vaccine shot, 17.1 million both doses (May 5)
The Rio Times, The Rio Times - 20 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The number of people vaccinated against Covid-19 in Brazil with at least one dose reached 33,404,333 on Wednesday, May 5, the equivalent of 15.77% of the total population. In the past 24 hours, 523,035 people were immunized, according to data collected by the media outlet consortium from the secretariats of […] The post Covid-19: 33.4 million Brazilians have received one vaccine shot, 17.1 million both doses (May 5) appeared first on The Rio Times.
THIS is How Ray Dalio’s Bridgewater Determines A Stock Market Bubble
Dewey Fernfield, The Duran - 21 hours ago
source — THE $GPS DAILY VIDEO TO YOU DIRECTLY: TheMoneyGPS.com During highly euphoric markets we must be extra diligent about where our money is being kept, where it is invested, and where it can be dispersed. Interestingly, with this being called The Everything Bubble, it becomes a very difficult task. There are certainly some assets […]
The Future of the American Populist Movement, Part 1: The Truth About Trump’s Standing Within his Own Party
Malcolm Harris, The Duran - 21 hours ago
As millions of Americans swarm around the former president in faithful support, we cannot forget the reason why Donald Trump was elected president in the first place. As Tucker Carlson put it: “Trump’s election wasn’t about Trump. It was a throbbing middle finger in the face of America’s ruling class… Happy countries don’t elect Donald […]
An Accountant Shreds Patrisse Cullors
TheDarkMan, The Duran - 21 hours ago
Shortly after it was widely publicised that Black Lives Matter co-founder Patrisse Cullors had acquired a larger property portfolio than that of her fellow “socialist” Bernie Sanders, she was interviewed by Mark Lamont (from the River to the Sea) Hill wherein she was fielded a number of softball questions, but nothing that could embarrass her. […]
Uruguay watches its pockets as pandemic spreads poverty
Latin America News, The Rio Times - 21 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Covid-19 pandemic added 100,000 to the number of poor people in Uruguay, a country known for its social policies and which currently occupies last place in the ranking of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) in monetary transfers to the vulnerable population. In February, Economy […] The post Uruguay watches its pockets as pandemic spreads poverty appeared first on The Rio Times.
Colombia’s coffee production in April up 9%, exports up 61%
Latin America News, The Rio Times - 21 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Colombia produced 810,000 60-kg bags of washed Arabica coffee in April, up 9% from the 744,000 bags produced in the same month last year, the national coffee growers' federation said Wednesday. Colombian coffee exports soared 61% last month to 1.03 million bags, up from about 642,000 bags in April 2020. […] The post Colombia’s coffee production in April up 9%, exports up 61% appeared first on The Rio Times.
Paraguay “disputes” with Uruguay Latin America’s highest Covid death rate
Latin America News, The Rio Times - 21 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Health Surveillance Directorate's epidemiological projections point to even gloomier days in terms of Covid-19 infections and deaths. The situation in the region is worse than in India, a country that gained international notoriety for its vast population and high mortality rate. The projection is based on the Our World […] The post Paraguay “disputes” with Uruguay Latin America’s highest Covid death rate appeared first on The Rio Times.
Mercado Libre posts Q1 net loss of US$34 million; revenue soars 111%
Latin America News, The Rio Times - 22 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Net revenue for the first quarter stood at US$1.4 billion, a 111.4% year-on-year increase in dollars and 158.4% in constant currency. Mercado Libre on Wednesday, May 5th, reported a first quarter 2021 net loss of US$34 million, or US$0.68 loss per share. The quarter closed with a pre-tax profit of […] The post Mercado Libre posts Q1 net loss of US$34 million; revenue soars 111% appeared first on The Rio Times.
Cơ thể được tạo ra để tự duy trì và tự chữa lành - Báo giá theo M.N. Hopkins
Stranger in a Strange Land, Stranger in a Strange Land - 21 hours ago
*Cơ thể được tạo ra để tự duy trì và tự chữa lành, nhưng Con người thông qua suy nghĩ hạn chế của mình nghĩ rằng anh ta biết rõ hơn Đấng Tạo Hóa của mình và sắp tạo ra một hệ thống được xây dựng dựa trên giới hạn hoặc giới hạn bản thân dẫn đến bệnh tật và rối loạn tâm thần và cảm xúc thuộc mọi loại có thể tưởng tượng được. Và chính trí tưởng tượng đã thúc đẩy ngọn lửa hủy diệt của một hệ thống đã hoạt động tốt.* *©** M.N. Hopkins* *To read the original quotation in English, please click on the link below:* *https://mnhopkins.blogspot.com/2020/06/the-body-was-created-to-bea-quotat...
しかし、人間は自分が創造主よりもよく知っていると考え - 引用です M.N. Hopkins
Stranger in a Strange Land, Stranger in a Strange Land - 21 hours ago
しかし、人間は自分が創造主よりもよく知っていると考え、制限や自己制限に基づいてシステムを構築しようとしました。そして、すでに機能していたシステムを破壊する火をつけたのは、想像力だったのです。 *© **M.N. Hopkins* *To read the original quotation in English, please click on the link below:* *https://mnhopkins.blogspot.com/2020/06/the-body-was-created-to-bea-quotation.html*
身体被创造出来是为了自我维持和自我修复 - 语录 M.N. Hopkins
Stranger in a Strange Land, Stranger in a Strange Land - 21 hours ago
身体被创造出来是为了自我维持和自我修复，但人类通过其有限的思维认为自己比造物主更了解自己，并着手创造一个建立在限制或自我限制基础上的系统，导致疾病和精神及情感障碍的各种想象。而正是想象力助长了这把火，破坏了一个已经运作良好的系统。 *©* *M.N. Hopkins* *To read the original quotation in English, please click on the link below:* *https://mnhopkins.blogspot.com/2020/06/the-body-was-created-to-bea-quotation.html*
Could a European Aircraft Carrier Be Right Around the Corner?
Sebastien Roblin, The National Interest - 21 hours ago
*Sebastien Roblin* *Aircraft Carriers, * A European carrier will only come about in a world where Germany is willing and able to commit far more resources to defense than it currently does *Here's What You Need to Know*: France will certainly develop and build at least one new carrier in the next two decades, which means an order for a second carrier is not impossible to imagine. And Germany and France are currently set on developing a sixth-generation fighter/drone combination that could be deployed on it. While discussing France and Germany’s joint development with France of th...
The Army’s Bradley Has Seen More Combat Than the Abrams Tank
Sebastien Roblin, The National Interest - 21 hours ago
*Sebastien Roblin* *U.S. Army, Americas* The M2 Bradley infantry fighting vehicle is nominally used to carry infantry into battle, but is frequently misidentified by journalists as a tank. *Here's What You Need to Know*: The Army wants its Bradleys to be more survivable both when faced by the rocket-propelled grenade and IED threat encountered in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as to new guided antitank missiles and enemy IFVs that would appear in a high-intensity conflict against a near-peer adversary. The M2 Bradley infantry fighting vehicle is nominally used to carry infantry ...
Why Israel Is Going Assassination Crazy on Iran
Sebastien Roblin, The National Interest - 21 hours ago
*Sebastien Roblin* *Iran, Middle East* It’s hard to deny that the campaign used tactics that would be labelled “terrorism” or “murder” in the West were they waged against Israeli or American scientists engaged in weapons research. *Here's What You Need to Know*: Some politicians have voiced their support for the scientist killings. After all, the reasoning goes, such targeted assassinations kill far fewer bystanders than would missiles launched in a wider military conflict. Approaching eight o’clock on the morning of January 12, 2010 Professor Massoud Alimohammadi walked to his ...
This Could Be the Marine Corps’ New Reconnaissance Vehicle
Caleb Larson, The National Interest - 21 hours ago
*Caleb Larson* *U.S. Marine Corps, * Although the LAV has certainly provided the Marine Corps with a powerful armored reconnaissance capability, the platform’s end is near. The Marine’s sturdy and long-lived LAV is retiring. Here’s what could ultimately be its replacement. The Marine Corps is looking for a new platform to replace their aged Light Armored Vehicles. The LAV, a Cold War vehicle, has been a Marine workhorse since it was introduced into service in the early 1980s. Since then, it has been upgraded several times, with powertrain and armor protection improvements steadi...
Spending More On Nukes: STRATCOM’s Nuclear Death Wish
Binoy KAMPMARK, OrientalReview.org - 22 hours ago
Being sufficiently able at your job is a good thing. But beware the trappings of zeal. When it comes to the business of retaining an inventory for humanity’s annihilation, the zealous should be kept away. But there Admiral Charles Richard was in April this year, with his siren calls, urging […]
The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: April 28 - May 4, 2021
The Watchers » Latest articles - 22 hours ago
New activity/unrest was reported for 4 volcanoes from April 28 to May 4, 2021. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 14 volcanoes. New activity/unrest: Asosan, Kyushu (Japan) | Dieng Volcanic Complex, Central Java (Indonesia) | Karymsky, Eastern...... Read more »
Argentina’s controversial wealth tax raised close to US$2.4 billion
Latin America News, The Rio Times - 22 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Preliminary data showed that around 10,000 individuals with assets over US$2.1 million paid the new tax. Argentina's government collected 74% of its estimated total from a controversial new tax on the country's wealthiest citizens. The government collected US$2.4 billion, according to an official statement. Preliminary data show that 10,000 people […] The post Argentina’s controversial wealth tax raised close to US$2.4 billion appeared first on The Rio Times.
Tweets Of The Day
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 23 hours ago
Mexico's coronavirus death toll passes 218,000 https://t.co/157TBYnrUK pic.twitter.com/QNtIJjohz1 — Reuters (@Reuters) May 6, 2021 At least 155 million people faced acute hunger in 2020 including 133,000 who needed urgent food to prevent widespread death from starvation -- and the outlook for 2021 is equally grim or worse, according to a report by 16 organizations. https://t.co/Gq2cI2RA5Z — The Associated Press (@AP) May 6, 2021 Thousands of demonstrators have poured onto the streets of Colombia to protest the policies of President Ivan Duque - the eighth straight day of protests ...
May 6th – 2021 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 107
Sundance, The Last Refuge - 23 hours ago
In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the JoeBama Administration and Presidency. “This is no small thing, to restore a republic after it has fallen into corruption. […] The post May 6th – 2021 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 107 appeared first on The Last Refuge.
Thursday May 6th – Open Thread
Sundance, The Last Refuge - 23 hours ago
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL. […] The post Thursday May 6th – Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge.
Ag Secretary Vilsack, Food Safety Deputy Eskin in court defense of new hog inspection program
Dan Flynn, Food Safety News - 1 day ago
On the same day that a federal judge in Minnesota issued an order slowing line speeds under the New Swine Inspection Program, attorneys for USDA in California filed a cutting 45-page answer to an amended complaint by other plaintiffs also wishing to bring down the program. Filed in U.S District Court for the Northern District... Continue Reading
Two Climate Plans: One Based On Common Sense, The Other Rooted In Fantasy
PA Pundits - International, Biden’s Offshore Wind Energy Mirage – PA Pundits – International - 1 day ago
By Heather Reams ~ Washington marked Earth Day by unveiling two, starkly different visions for America’s immediate, clean energy future. First up, House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) introduced the GOP’s “Energy Innovation Agenda,” a climate change plan rooted in conservative principles, limited government and unleashing innovation. Later in the week, President Biden hosted a climate summit of world […]
Local authority shortages could impact food safety checks
Joe Whitworth, Food Safety News - 1 day ago
More than half of local authorities in England are not taking on trainees or apprentices in environmental health because of funding and capacity issues, according to a survey. The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) said findings from its workforce survey of environmental health professionals were “concerning.” A third of Environmental Health Practitioners (EHPs) in... Continue Reading
May 6, 2021: Reader Tips
Robert, Small Dead Animals - 1 day ago
This evening we take a glimpse at tbe Lazy Community. Hopefully you won’t be lazy and will post some tips!
First Trump, Then Who? Facebook Makes Wrong Call In Censoring Trump
PA Pundits - International, Biden’s Offshore Wind Energy Mirage – PA Pundits – International - 1 day ago
By Kay C. James (President of The Heritage Foundation) ~ Facebook’s Oversight Board decided to uphold Facebook’s and Instagram’s suspension of former President Donald Trump from their platforms Wednesday. This decision is the wrong one, and one that all Americans, regardless of political affiliation, should be concerned about. However, the Oversight Board was entirely appropriate to […]
Sean Hannity Interviews California Governor Candidate Caitlyn Jenner
Sundance, The Last Refuge - 1 day ago
Sean Hannity sat down for an extensive interview with California candidate for governor, Caitlyn Jenner. Posted without comment because this is the first time I have ever seen Jenner discuss positions on issues. . . . Posted in 1st Amendment, 2nd Amendment, 4th Amendment, 6th Amendment, Big Government, Big Stupid Government, Big Tech, media bias, […] The post Sean Hannity Interviews California Governor Candidate Caitlyn Jenner appeared first on The Last Refuge.
Socialism: The Politics of Santa Claus
Unknown, The Conservative Socrates - 1 day ago
Socialism is the God that has repeatedly failed to create a utopia, but since it is the God, it will always preside over our destiny. In his 1985 essay, “The Problems of a Successful American Foreign Policy,” Erik von Kuehnelt-Leddihn notes that in a democratic society, the socialist parties enjoy a massive political advantage. He writes: “Socialism is a leftist ideology and as such it has the advantage of creating radical "Santa Claus parties," (i.e., parties promising material gifts to the many—and "security" besides). These parties, all of them left—some way left—of center, are i...
Picture Of The Day
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 23 hours ago
Queen Elizabeth II presents Bill Gates with his honorary knighthood at Buckingham Palace, London, Wednesday, 2 March 2005, watched by his wife Melinda. Gates, one of the richest men in the world, cannot use the title "Sir" as he is not a British citizen. He received the KBE insignia, in recognition of his charitable donations in Commonwealth countries. © AFP 2021 / Pool / Chris Young *WNU Editor: *The above picture came from this photo-gallery .... *While They Were Still Together: Bill and Melinda Gates' Most Iconic Photos *(Sputnik News).
Poll: Two-Thirds Of Americans Support The U.S. Withdrawal From Afghanistan
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 23 hours ago
US Army soldiers return home from a 9-month deployment to Afghanistan on December 10, 2020 at Fort Drum, New York. © John Moore, AFP *The Hill:* *Poll: Two-thirds support Afghanistan withdrawal* About two-thirds of U.S. adults support bringing U.S. troops home from Afghanistan by September, according to a new poll commissioned by the libertarian Charles Koch Institute and obtained exclusively by The Hill. In the survey, 38 percent said they strongly support bringing the troops home by the Biden administration's announced deadline, while 28 percent said they somewhat support do...
Drone Whistleblower Jailed Ahead Of July Sentencing
Terrace, PopularResistance.Org - 23 hours ago
A federal judge ordered drone whistleblower Daniel Hale’s arrest, and United States authorities took him into custody. On April 23, Judge Liam O’Grady signed an order suggesting Hale violated the terms of his supervised release. An arrest warrant was issued, and on April 28, he was jailed. Judge Theresa Carroll Buchanan, a different judge than the one who has presided over his case, held a hearing on the alleged “pretrial release violation.” Hale maintained no violation had occurred, yet the court scheduled a bond revocation and detention hearing for May 4. The chain of events c...
Progressive International Statement On The Duque Massacres In Colombia.
Terrace, PopularResistance.Org - 23 hours ago
On 28 April, hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets in a nation-wide strike to oppose the neoliberal policies of the Iván Duque government, and his record of violence against social leaders. The government responded with brutal repression. An atrocity is unfolding in Colombia. Since he took power, Iván Duque’s regime has been […] The post Progressive International Statement On The Duque Massacres In Colombia. appeared first on PopularResistance.Org.
Haitian Farmers Fight Dictatorship
Terrace, PopularResistance.Org - 23 hours ago
Breakthrough News was on the ground in Haiti for eight days covering the popular uprising sweeping that country. Our BT News team went to Haiti's agricultural heartland to detail the struggles of small and cooperative farmers against land grabs. Hear directly from the voices of those fighting displacement, destructive mining and agribusiness about their struggles and visions for a better future. As well as its connection to the ongoing struggle against Haiti's dictatorial ruler Jovenel Moïse and his backer in the US government. The post Haitian Farmers Fight Dictatorship appeared ...
Another patient confirmed in E. coli outbreak; source remains unknown
News Desk, Food Safety News - 1 day ago
The table below shows outbreak investigations being managed by FDA’s CORE Response Teams. The investigations are in a variety of stages. Some outbreaks have limited information with investigations ongoing, others may be near completion. This weeks table includes an additional patient to the tally in a new outbreak of E. coli O145:H28. Sixteen people are now... Continue Reading
Food controls in Iceland improve but weaknesses remain
News Desk, Food Safety News - 1 day ago
Iceland has been told to improve its controls on animal by-products by the European Free Trade Association (EFTA). The EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) added the country had made progress in other areas covered by past audits. An updated country profile summarizes Iceland’s system of official controls in the food and veterinary sector. As part of a general review audit... Continue Reading
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